Insecticide imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported insecticide worth $25.3 million (4.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 55% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $55.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $25.3M | 4.6K t |
| 2023 | $55.8M | 4.8K t |
| 2022 | $33.8M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $35.2M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $26.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $26.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $19.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $21.6M | 1.7K t |
Where Zambia imports insecticide from
Most of the value came from China (34%), South Africa (25%), Hong Kong (9%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+890% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.6M | 34% |
| South Africa | $6.4M | 25% |
| Hong Kong | $2.4M | 9.4% |
| India | $1.6M | 6.3% |
| France | $1.5M | 6% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 4.3% |
| Australia | $835K | 3.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $400K | 1.6% |
| Austria | $386K | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $274K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.45 per kg, 41% below the world average of $9.25, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Insecticide exports from Zambia
Zambia exported $836 thousand of insecticide in 2024 (145 tonnes). Most of it went to DR Congo (45%), Malawi (21%), India (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $379K | 45% |
| Malawi | $174K | 21% |
| India | $97K | 12% |
| Tanzania | $72K | 8.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $50K | 6% |
| Botswana | $33K | 3.9% |
| Angola | $22K | 2.6% |
| South Africa | $8K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0% |
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The shipment records behind Zambia insecticide imports (HS 3808.91): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 3808.91: Insecticides: other than containing goods specified in Subheading Notes 1 & 2 to this Chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles.
Common questions
What is the value of insecticide imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported insecticide worth $25.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 55% on 2023.
Which countries supply insecticide to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($8.6 million), followed by South Africa (25%) and Hong Kong (9%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 1000% on the year.
What is the average import price of insecticide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.45 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $9.25 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of insecticide to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.6 million in 2017 to $25.3 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. The peak was 2023 at $55.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $30.6 million a year.
Does Zambia also export insecticide?
Yes. Zambia exported $836 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Malawi and India. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $24.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for insecticide?
The HS code for insecticide is subheading 3808.91. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3808 page.
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